Post by The Sandmen on Aug 25, 2015 10:48:07 GMT -5
Tank Abbott is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tank Abbott jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Tank blocks and pushes his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tank Abbott tries to take advantage...
Tank Abbott launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Big Nog blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Big Nog stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tank steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Tank to try something else.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tank Abbott away.
Tank Abbott takes a kick to the body.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tank dodges that
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tank steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Tank to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Big Nog steps forward
Tank feints.
Tank pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Tank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog is grappling.
Bad idea! Tank Abbott lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tank pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Tank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Big Nog.
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tank Abbott realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank Abbott didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tank Abbott against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Tank doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tank Abbott's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott 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 Tank Abbott
Tank is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Tank's moves on the ground.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott 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 Tank Abbott
Tank 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Tank Abbott efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Tank Abbott's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tank's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tank tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Tank is trying to counter now!
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tank Abbott shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tank's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog is locking that Americana...
Tank Abbott breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tank is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tank showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Tank Abbott! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tank Abbott. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Nice punches from Tank Abbott.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Tank
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott attempts to move to full guard
Tank Abbott manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Tank's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 Tank
Tank 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.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tank Abbott's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Tank Abbott manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Tank tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Tank followed by a hard jab
Big Nog deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Big Nog ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Tank pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tank steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to duck backwards
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tank is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Tank Abbott.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
A right hand from Tank Abbott
makes Big Nog stumble back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Tank Abbott!
Big Nog moves aside and dodges.
A furious flurry of punches from Tank Abbott
just misses Big Nog.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tank goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tank Abbott down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog suddenly holds Tank Abbott's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Tank almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:13 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 4/36 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/27 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 258 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
This was an interesting one. Tank dominated, and basically punched himself into fatigue. He dominated, but Nog is tough tough tough, and he toughed through the onslaught. Then he brought his game to the table and was able to take over and dominate Tank submission style - the striker's weakness. Good fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tank Abbott jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Tank blocks and pushes his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tank Abbott tries to take advantage...
Tank Abbott launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Big Nog blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cheek! Big Nog stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tank steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Tank to try something else.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tank Abbott away.
Tank Abbott takes a kick to the body.
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tank dodges that
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tank steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Tank to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Big Nog steps forward
Tank feints.
Tank pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Tank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog is grappling.
Bad idea! Tank Abbott lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tank pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Tank throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Blocked by Big Nog.
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tank Abbott realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tank Abbott didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tank Abbott against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Tank doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tank Abbott's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 side mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott 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 Tank Abbott
Tank is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Tank's moves on the ground.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott 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 Tank Abbott
Tank 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Tank Abbott efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Tank Abbott's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tank's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tank tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Tank is trying to counter now!
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tank Abbott shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tank's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog is locking that Americana...
Tank Abbott breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tank is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tank showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Tank Abbott! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tank Abbott. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Nice punches from Tank Abbott.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Tank
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott attempts to move to full guard
Tank Abbott manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Tank's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 Tank
Tank 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.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tank Abbott
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tank Abbott's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Tank Abbott manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Tank tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Tank followed by a hard jab
Big Nog deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Tank is throwing a flurry of punches!
Big Nog ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Tank pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tank steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tank begins to launch a barrage of punches over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to duck backwards
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brutal combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tank is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Tank Abbott.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
A right hand from Tank Abbott
makes Big Nog stumble back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Tank Abbott!
Big Nog moves aside and dodges.
A furious flurry of punches from Tank Abbott
just misses Big Nog.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tank goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank 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 full mount over Tank Abbott
Tank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tank Abbott down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog suddenly holds Tank Abbott's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tank's eyes...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Tank almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:13 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 4/36 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/27 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 258 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
This was an interesting one. Tank dominated, and basically punched himself into fatigue. He dominated, but Nog is tough tough tough, and he toughed through the onslaught. Then he brought his game to the table and was able to take over and dominate Tank submission style - the striker's weakness. Good fight.
rather then more negativity. Who has time for negativity? 
