Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2015 15:24:05 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while John McCarthy 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Josh Barnett for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Big Nog time to recover. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Barnett's moves on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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,
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Barnett clumsily gives his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Josh Barnett's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Josh Barnett's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Josh Barnett easily defends the attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Barnett manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Big Nog is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head...
Big Nog leans out of the way.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog tries to fight back with his feet and Barnett just needs another plan now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Barnett won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Barnett closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett 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 full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog cartwheels towards Barnett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Big Nog
grazes the chin of Barnett.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Barnett's chin in a gogopata attempt!
Barnett pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Big Nog doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Big Nog loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with is back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Josh Barnett ribs and the tries to trip him
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1180 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 16/52 (31%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Josh could use a smidge of conditioning. His toughness is in good order though.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while John McCarthy 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Josh Barnett for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Big Nog time to recover. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Barnett's moves on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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,
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Barnett clumsily gives his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Josh Barnett's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Josh Barnett's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Josh Barnett easily defends the attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Barnett manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Big Nog is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head...
Big Nog leans out of the way.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog tries to fight back with his feet and Barnett just needs another plan now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Barnett won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Barnett closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett 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 full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog cartwheels towards Barnett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Big Nog
grazes the chin of Barnett.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Barnett's chin in a gogopata attempt!
Barnett pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Big Nog doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Big Nog loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with is back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Josh Barnett ribs and the tries to trip him
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1180 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 16/52 (31%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1191 s
Josh could use a smidge of conditioning. His toughness is in good order though.