Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2012 14:48:31 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chants all around the place!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Alexander while Herb Dean 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Minotauro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alexander moves aside and dodges.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Minotauro tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alexander dodges that
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
As the fight continues it seems that Houston Alexander is taking the best of the fight.
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Houston Alexander's head...
It lands flush with Houston Alexander's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Houston Alexander's head...
It lands flush with Houston Alexander's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Minotauro to get back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro is launching some bone breaking punches to Alexander's ribs while in the clinch.
Alexander blocks.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
Alexander wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to close the guard.
Alexander put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Houston Alexander doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Alexander receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alexander
Minotauro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Minotauro hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alexander with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alexander goes to the body...
He punishes Minotauro's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Incredible high kick!
Minotauro is worried!
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Bone shattering straight left hand from Houston Alexander!
Minotauro is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alexander seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Houston Alexander is standing now.
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Minotauro tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Minotauro is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to show some ground skills
Houston Alexander put Minotauro in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Alexander.
Alexander's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Minotauro is countered by Houston Alexander.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alexander from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alexander holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Houston Alexander's left arm looking for an armbar...
Houston Alexander manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minotauro
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alexander's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
Minotauro ties him up.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries an armbar from the bottom!
Houston Alexander breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Alexander in half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minotauro.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Minotauro.
Minotauro steps backwards away from Houston Alexander. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Minotauro blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Minotauro Hyper-extended his arm
Minotauro looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
hard impact to Alexander's face!
Houston Alexander fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Minotauro blocks that. He made it look easy!
Minotauro looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Alexander is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander postures up and launches another series of punches!
Minotauro pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Houston Alexander's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Houston Alexander to fight back!
Houston Alexander grapple with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Houston Alexander slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander fires a barrage of punches at Minotauro's head!
This is bad! Alexander is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alexander knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Alexander leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Alexander tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Minotauro leans and gets Houston Alexander's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Alexander misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alexander spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alexander is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
Minotauro checks it.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Houston Alexander.
Minotauro deflects it.
Houston Alexander closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Minotauro climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Minotauro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alexander can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Houston Alexander has found an opening in the defense of Minotauro, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Minotauro is wobbling!
Minotauro's Chin is beginning to swell
Minotauro is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander fires a barrage of punches at Minotauro's head!
This is bad! Alexander is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Minotauro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alexander.
Alexander throws a lazy kick
Minotauro blocks and keeps his distance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Alexander moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Minotauro's thigh!
Minotauro hyper-extended his leg
Minotauro throws a hook
He fails to land it.
A solid combination from Houston Alexander
connects with Minotauro.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Alexander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Alexander tries to get a hook in!
Minotauro rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotauro has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alexander is unable to move under Minotauro control.
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Alexander's moves.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander looks to pass to mount...
Alexander slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Houston Alexander keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Houston Alexander doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Alexander's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Houston Alexander on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Minotauro's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Houston Alexander controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Alexander tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Minotauro! Alexander has one hook in and keeps working!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Houston Alexander on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Minotauro is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Alexander tries to use some of his tricky moves but Alexander's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Houston Alexander is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotauro.
Nicely done! Alexander now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Minotauro's face.
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Round 5
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Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Alexander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nice punches from Houston Alexander.
Minotauro staggers backwards. Alexander wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander swings...
hard impact to Minotauro's face!
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
falls short of the mark.
Houston Alexander wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Minotauro!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Minotauro staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alexander blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Houston Alexander!
You can see Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head being snapped backwards!
Minotauro's Chin is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Minotauro's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Houston Alexander fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Terrible one sided match... Minotauro was not ready to fight a fighter of Houston Alexander caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotauro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Minotauro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Minotauro was not intelligently defending himself!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Punch) at 2:19 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 790 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 14/19 (74%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 47/61 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
I was really excited for this one. Alexander has the KO power, but Nog has the massively well-roundedness. I don't think I expected it to hit 5 rounds though. I would have guessed Alexander in 2, or Nog in 3. But yeah, good back and forth chess-y fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Alexander while Herb Dean 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Minotauro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alexander moves aside and dodges.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left eye
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Minotauro tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alexander dodges that
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
As the fight continues it seems that Houston Alexander is taking the best of the fight.
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Houston Alexander's head...
It lands flush with Houston Alexander's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Minotauro checks that kick!
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Houston Alexander's head...
It lands flush with Houston Alexander's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Minotauro to get back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro is launching some bone breaking punches to Alexander's ribs while in the clinch.
Alexander blocks.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alexander goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
Alexander wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander tries to close the guard.
Alexander put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Houston Alexander doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Alexander receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alexander
Minotauro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Minotauro hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alexander with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alexander goes to the body...
He punishes Minotauro's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Incredible high kick!
Minotauro is worried!
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Bone shattering straight left hand from Houston Alexander!
Minotauro is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alexander seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in open guard over Alexander... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alexander rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Houston Alexander is standing now.
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Minotauro tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Minotauro is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander tries to show some ground skills
Houston Alexander put Minotauro in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Alexander.
Alexander's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Minotauro is countered by Houston Alexander.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alexander from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alexander holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Alexander
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Houston Alexander's left arm looking for an armbar...
Houston Alexander manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minotauro
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alexander's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Houston Alexander fakes some punches
Minotauro ties him up.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries an armbar from the bottom!
Houston Alexander breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Alexander in half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minotauro.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Minotauro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Minotauro.
Minotauro steps backwards away from Houston Alexander. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Minotauro blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Minotauro Hyper-extended his arm
Minotauro looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
hard impact to Alexander's face!
Houston Alexander fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Minotauro blocks that. He made it look easy!
Minotauro looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Alexander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Alexander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Alexander is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Houston Alexander postures up and launches another series of punches!
Minotauro pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Houston Alexander's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Houston Alexander to fight back!
Houston Alexander grapple with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Houston Alexander slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander fires a barrage of punches at Minotauro's head!
This is bad! Alexander is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Alexander knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Houston Alexander is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Alexander
He succeeds!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Alexander leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Minotauro
Alexander tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Minotauro leans and gets Houston Alexander's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Alexander misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alexander spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alexander is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
Minotauro checks it.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Houston Alexander.
Minotauro deflects it.
Houston Alexander closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Minotauro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Alexander is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Alexander moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Minotauro climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Minotauro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alexander can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Houston Alexander has found an opening in the defense of Minotauro, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Minotauro is wobbling!
Minotauro's Chin is beginning to swell
Minotauro is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Houston Alexander manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander fires a barrage of punches at Minotauro's head!
This is bad! Alexander is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Minotauro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alexander.
Alexander throws a lazy kick
Minotauro blocks and keeps his distance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Houston Alexander tries to take advantage...
Alexander moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Minotauro's thigh!
Minotauro hyper-extended his leg
Minotauro throws a hook
He fails to land it.
A solid combination from Houston Alexander
connects with Minotauro.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Houston Alexander is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Alexander
Minotauro is in closed guard... Alexander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Alexander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Alexander tries to get a hook in!
Minotauro rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotauro has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alexander is unable to move under Minotauro control.
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro has Alexander controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Alexander tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Alexander's moves.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander looks to pass to mount...
Alexander slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Houston Alexander in his guard...
Houston Alexander keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Houston Alexander doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Houston Alexander throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Minotauro's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Alexander's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Houston Alexander on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Minotauro's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Houston Alexander controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Houston Alexander rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro
Alexander tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Minotauro! Alexander has one hook in and keeps working!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Houston Alexander on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Minotauro is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Alexander tries to use some of his tricky moves but Alexander's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Houston Alexander throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotauro's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Alexander is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Houston Alexander is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotauro.
Nicely done! Alexander now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Minotauro's face.
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Round 5
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Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
Minotauro doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Alexander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nice punches from Houston Alexander.
Minotauro staggers backwards. Alexander wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can see Minotauro's blood making stains in the mat.
Houston Alexander swings...
hard impact to Minotauro's face!
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Houston Alexander and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
falls short of the mark.
Houston Alexander wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Minotauro!
That punishment by Houston Alexander has left Minotauro staggered! Houston Alexander should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Alexander blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Houston Alexander!
You can see Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head being snapped backwards!
Minotauro's Chin is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Minotauro's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Houston Alexander fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Terrible one sided match... Minotauro was not ready to fight a fighter of Houston Alexander caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotauro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Minotauro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Minotauro was not intelligently defending himself!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Punch) at 2:19 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 790 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 14/19 (74%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 47/61 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
I was really excited for this one. Alexander has the KO power, but Nog has the massively well-roundedness. I don't think I expected it to hit 5 rounds though. I would have guessed Alexander in 2, or Nog in 3. But yeah, good back and forth chess-y fight.
Love MMA for that reason.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!