Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2014 8:32:57 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ken Shamrock is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Ken Shamrock
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Middle kick from Shamrock.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Shamrock is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Ken Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock looks to be in very good shape.
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shamrock is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Ken Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog hammers Shamrock face and hooks Shamrock leg
Ken Shamrock is on his back after that trip
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Shamrock
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Shamrock now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Shamrock
Big Nog is in open guard over Shamrock... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shamrock rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ken Shamrock's punches
Shamrock is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Shamrock is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Shamrock in half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ken Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Shamrock tries to escape from the closed guard
Ken Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ken Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shamrock blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shamrock jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Ken Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Ken Shamrock!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Brutal combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Shamrock is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Big Nog is holding Ken Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Shamrock's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ken Shamrock manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shamrock's eyes...
Shamrock hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Shamrock's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Shamrock blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Ken Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Shamrock
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shamrock measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock 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 half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shamrock's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Shamrock wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Shamrock's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Shamrock!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Shamrock against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Shamrock into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shamrock can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ken Shamrock tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Ken Shamrock wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Shamrock
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ken Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Shamrock's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Shamrock 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 (Armbar) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 356 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 356 s
Nice little submission battle here. I tohught with Ken's semi-recent upgrades he would be able to sub-his way past the Noguieras, but alas, the egg is upon my face for that prediction. Come on, Ken, get it together Jerk.
Ken Shamrock is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Ken Shamrock
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Middle kick from Shamrock.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Shamrock is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Ken Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock looks to be in very good shape.
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shamrock is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Ken Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog hammers Shamrock face and hooks Shamrock leg
Ken Shamrock is on his back after that trip
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Shamrock
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Shamrock now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Shamrock
Big Nog is in open guard over Shamrock... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shamrock rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ken Shamrock's punches
Shamrock is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Shamrock is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Shamrock in half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ken Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Big Nog
Shamrock tries to escape from the closed guard
Ken Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ken Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shamrock blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Ken Shamrock pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shamrock jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Ken Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Ken Shamrock!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Brutal combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Shamrock is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Big Nog is holding Ken Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Shamrock's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ken Shamrock manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shamrock's eyes...
Shamrock hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Shamrock's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Shamrock blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Ken Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Shamrock
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ken Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shamrock measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock 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 half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shamrock's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Shamrock wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Shamrock's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ken Shamrock manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Shamrock!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Shamrock against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Shamrock into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shamrock can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shamrock steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ken Shamrock tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Ken Shamrock wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Shamrock
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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ken Shamrock's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Shamrock's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Shamrock struggles to free himself
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Shamrock 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 (Armbar) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 356 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 356 s
Nice little submission battle here. I tohught with Ken's semi-recent upgrades he would be able to sub-his way past the Noguieras, but alas, the egg is upon my face for that prediction. Come on, Ken, get it together Jerk.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!