Post by The Sandmen on Apr 18, 2015 21:12:43 GMT -5
Gabriel Gonzaga looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
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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Gonzaga and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gabriel Gonzaga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Gabriel Gonzaga's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gonzaga uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Gabriel Gonzaga and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Gabriel Gonzaga...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Gabriel Gonzaga is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to close the guard.
Gonzaga put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Gabriel Gonzaga's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Gabriel Gonzaga to open his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gonzaga is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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.
Gonzaga launches a kick
but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gonzaga avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gonzaga goes down.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Big Nog.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gabriel Gonzaga breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Gonzaga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog is holding Gabriel Gonzaga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gabriel Gonzaga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gabriel Gonzaga slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gabriel Gonzaga spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gabriel Gonzaga didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gonzaga ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gabriel Gonzaga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gonzaga reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Gonzaga breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Gabriel Gonzaga's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Hard blow to Gonzaga's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog and Gonzaga circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gonzaga is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga is cooling the fight on the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Gabriel Gonzaga in closed guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Gabriel Gonzaga leg and prevents him from moving.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gabriel Gonzaga realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Gonzaga in half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gabriel Gonzaga cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has seen better days.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Gabriel Gonzaga's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gonzaga struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Gabriel Gonzaga on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Gabriel Gonzaga. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gonzaga goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Gonzaga hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gonzaga's eyes...
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gonzaga climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Gonzaga is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is holding Gabriel Gonzaga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gabriel Gonzaga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gonzaga's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gabriel Gonzaga is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
He locks it in! Gabriel Gonzaga is forced to tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Americana) at 1:13 Round 3
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Gonzaga was doing well, but he became very fatigued, and you just cannot fatigue against a submission fighter.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
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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Gonzaga and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gabriel Gonzaga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Gabriel Gonzaga's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gonzaga uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Gabriel Gonzaga and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Gabriel Gonzaga...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Gabriel Gonzaga is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to close the guard.
Gonzaga put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Gabriel Gonzaga's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Gabriel Gonzaga to open his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gonzaga is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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.
Gonzaga launches a kick
but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gonzaga avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gonzaga goes down.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Big Nog.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gabriel Gonzaga breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Gonzaga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog is holding Gabriel Gonzaga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gabriel Gonzaga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gabriel Gonzaga slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gabriel Gonzaga spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gabriel Gonzaga didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gonzaga ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gabriel Gonzaga is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gonzaga reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Gonzaga breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Gabriel Gonzaga's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Hard blow to Gonzaga's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog and Gonzaga circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gonzaga is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga is cooling the fight on the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Gabriel Gonzaga in closed guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Gabriel Gonzaga leg and prevents him from moving.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gabriel Gonzaga realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Gonzaga in half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gabriel Gonzaga cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has seen better days.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Gabriel Gonzaga's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gonzaga struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Gabriel Gonzaga on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Big Nog
Gonzaga is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Gabriel Gonzaga. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gonzaga goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Gonzaga
Big Nog is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Gonzaga hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gonzaga's eyes...
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gonzaga climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Gonzaga is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is holding Gabriel Gonzaga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gabriel Gonzaga loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Gabriel Gonzaga's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gonzaga's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gabriel Gonzaga is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
He locks it in! Gabriel Gonzaga is forced to tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Americana) at 1:13 Round 3
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 494 s
Gonzaga was doing well, but he became very fatigued, and you just cannot fatigue against a submission fighter.