Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2012 13:58:03 GMT -5
Bas Rutten 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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
El Guapo is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Minotoro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Minotoro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Minotoro blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Minotoro to pull guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
El Guapo fires a barrage of punches at Minotoro's head!
The punches go wide.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro attempts a triangle from bottom! Bas Rutten slips out. Minotoro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bas Rutten slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Minotoro!
El Guapo blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. El Guapo is clinching with Minotoro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard El Guapo's jaw!
Bas Rutten pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once El Guapo is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Minotoro's head
Nothing from this... Bas Rutten seems frustrated.
Minotoro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away El Guapo trying to keep the fight at striking range
El Guapo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotoro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Minotoro is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Bas Rutten!
Minotoro is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch to Bas Rutten ribs and the tries to trip him
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotoro tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Minotoro continues in closed guard
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Minotoro.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Blocked by El Guapo.
Minotoro misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Minotoro struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Minotoro slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard El Guapo's ribs
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Bas Rutten efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Minotoro blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
Minotoro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
El Guapo struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bas Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotoro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Minotoro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Chin
Nice punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Crushing shot to Minotoro's body! He's holding his side
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
El Guapo struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten is in Minotoro open guard now
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
El Guapo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotoro's guard.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo succeeds
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Minotoro's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Minotoro tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
rocks El Guapo!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Minotoro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotoro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Minotoro measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. El Guapo looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Stand up! This is what Minotoro's cornermen are shouting. Bas Rutten is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
El Guapo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Minotoro pushes Bas Rutten forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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El Guapo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. El Guapo is clinching with Minotoro.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
El Guapo evades.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten tries to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Minotoro breaks free.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten pushes Minotoro's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Minotoro rolls and he's now on half guard over Bas Rutten. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bas Rutten shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Bas Rutten breaks that americana attempt!
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Middle kick from Minotoro.
El Guapo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Minotoro, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Minotoro's ribs.
Minotoro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira dodges that one moving backwards
Minotoro throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotoro!
Nice move by El Guapo who clinches and pushes Minotoro against the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Minotoro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotoro covers his head!
Minotoro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bas Rutten embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotoro who put distance between them
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Minotoro!
Crushing shot to Minotoro's body! He's holding his side
Minotoro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotoro stops that one with his ribs!
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on El Guapo's chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Minotoro!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Chin
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
El Guapo is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Minotoro breaks free.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Minotoro holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Minotoro's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Minotoro launches a couple of jabs that are answered by El Guapo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Superb haymaker by Minotoro
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Mouth
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Minotoro struggles... Bas Rutten is unable to take him down
El Guapo misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo follows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Minotoro fakes a move.
Nice punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
surprises El Guapo!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right cheek
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
Minotoro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
El Guapo and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo hammers Minotoro face and hooks Minotoro leg
Minotoro stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo leads with a punch
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
El Guapo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to El Guapo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
An overhand right from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! El Guapo's stops that one with his face! How is El Guapo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Nose
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing El Guapo with uppercuts!
El Guapo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if El Guapo is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Bas Rutten's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Minotoro lifted El Guapo's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotoro tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotoro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bas Rutten's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Minotoro launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Bas Rutten's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! El Guapo taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
This fight was one of those hard-earned stalemates until round 4. At that time, Nog says "Fuck this shit, yo" and just starts destroying the Guapo. Then submits him. A bit curious to see where the decision would have gone if the initial pace continued tho.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
El Guapo is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Minotoro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Minotoro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Minotoro blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Minotoro to pull guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
El Guapo fires a barrage of punches at Minotoro's head!
The punches go wide.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro attempts a triangle from bottom! Bas Rutten slips out. Minotoro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bas Rutten slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Minotoro!
El Guapo blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
El Guapo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. El Guapo is clinching with Minotoro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard El Guapo's jaw!
Bas Rutten pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Once El Guapo is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Minotoro's head
Nothing from this... Bas Rutten seems frustrated.
Minotoro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away El Guapo trying to keep the fight at striking range
El Guapo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotoro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Minotoro is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Bas Rutten!
Minotoro is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch to Bas Rutten ribs and the tries to trip him
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotoro tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Minotoro continues in closed guard
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Minotoro.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Blocked by El Guapo.
Minotoro misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Minotoro struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Minotoro slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard El Guapo's ribs
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Bas Rutten efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Minotoro blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
Minotoro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
El Guapo struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bas Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
El Guapo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotoro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Minotoro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Chin
Nice punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Crushing shot to Minotoro's body! He's holding his side
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
El Guapo struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten is in Minotoro open guard now
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
El Guapo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotoro's guard.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo succeeds
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Minotoro's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Minotoro tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
rocks El Guapo!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Minotoro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotoro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Minotoro measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. El Guapo looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Stand up! This is what Minotoro's cornermen are shouting. Bas Rutten is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
El Guapo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Minotoro pushes Bas Rutten forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Minotoro tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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El Guapo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. El Guapo is clinching with Minotoro.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
El Guapo evades.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten tries to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Minotoro breaks free.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten pushes Minotoro's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Minotoro rolls and he's now on half guard over Bas Rutten. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Minotoro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bas Rutten shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Bas Rutten breaks that americana attempt!
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Middle kick from Minotoro.
El Guapo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Minotoro, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Minotoro's ribs.
Minotoro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira dodges that one moving backwards
Minotoro throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotoro!
Nice move by El Guapo who clinches and pushes Minotoro against the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Minotoro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotoro covers his head!
Minotoro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bas Rutten embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotoro who put distance between them
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Minotoro!
Crushing shot to Minotoro's body! He's holding his side
Minotoro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotoro stops that one with his ribs!
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on El Guapo's chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Minotoro!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Chin
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
El Guapo is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Minotoro breaks free.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Minotoro holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Minotoro's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Minotoro launches a couple of jabs that are answered by El Guapo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Superb haymaker by Minotoro
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Mouth
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Minotoro struggles... Bas Rutten is unable to take him down
El Guapo misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo follows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Minotoro fakes a move.
Nice punch by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
surprises El Guapo!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right cheek
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
Minotoro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
El Guapo and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo hammers Minotoro face and hooks Minotoro leg
Minotoro stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo leads with a punch
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
El Guapo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to El Guapo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
An overhand right from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! El Guapo's stops that one with his face! How is El Guapo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Nose
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing El Guapo with uppercuts!
El Guapo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if El Guapo is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Bas Rutten's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Minotoro lifted El Guapo's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotoro tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotoro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bas Rutten's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Minotoro launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Bas Rutten's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! El Guapo taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
This fight was one of those hard-earned stalemates until round 4. At that time, Nog says "Fuck this shit, yo" and just starts destroying the Guapo. Then submits him. A bit curious to see where the decision would have gone if the initial pace continued tho.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!