Post by The Sandmen on Feb 21, 2016 17:35:47 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by The Predator while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Big Nog is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Don Frye and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Predator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Big Nog
The Predator tries to escape from closed guard...
The Predator struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
The Predator shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Don Frye launches a few punches to Big Nog
Big Nog holds Don Frye's arms and blocks the punches!
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Predator blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
The Predator tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Don Frye to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Predator blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Don Frye 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.
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
The Predator tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Don Frye.
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Predator sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Don Frye looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Predator 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!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Don Frye 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!
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Don Frye pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog rolls and he's now on half guard over Don Frye. Nice reversal.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Predator's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Don Frye for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Big Nog time to recover... 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
The Predator steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Don Frye...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter The Predator's moves on the ground.
The Predator misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator 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.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Big Nog is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Nog is unable to move under The Predator control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of The Predator, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Predator's ribs.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with The Predator.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
The Predator pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator 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.
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Don Frye a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Predator tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:52 Round 2 and The Predator is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Hard blow to The Predator's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in open guard over The Predator... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Predator rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Predator is trying to counter now!
Don Frye throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in open guard over The Predator... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Predator rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Don Frye. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Don Frye chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Big Nog ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog wants nothing of that and pushes The Predator.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Predator leads with a punch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Predator from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Don Frye tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Don Frye slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to The Predator's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Don Frye shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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 Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Don Frye.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Big Nog steps forward
Don Frye catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nice punch by Don Frye
that nearly tags Big Nog.
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Big Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
hard impact to The Predator's face!
The Predator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from The Predator!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Predator launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Don Frye for eye poke.
Herb Dean 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Don Frye 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.
A punch from Don Frye
whizzes past Big Nog.
The Predator misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
The Predator struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Predator's eyes...
The Predator breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Don Frye...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in The Predator's eyes...
Big Nog locks it in and circles towards The Predator's head. It's deep and Don Frye is forced to tap out!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Frye did well early, then Noggy Woggy wore on him and submitty wittied him, then locked in a secure subby wubby winny sinny yo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Big Nog is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Don Frye and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Predator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Big Nog
The Predator tries to escape from closed guard...
The Predator struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
The Predator shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Don Frye launches a few punches to Big Nog
Big Nog holds Don Frye's arms and blocks the punches!
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Predator blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
The Predator tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Don Frye to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Predator blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Don Frye 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.
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
The Predator tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Don Frye.
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Predator sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Don Frye looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Predator 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!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Don Frye 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!
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Don Frye is in half guard over Big Nog
Don Frye pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog rolls and he's now on half guard over Don Frye. Nice reversal.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Predator's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Don Frye for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Big Nog time to recover... 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
The Predator steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Don Frye...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter The Predator's moves on the ground.
The Predator misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator 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.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Big Nog is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Nog is unable to move under The Predator control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of The Predator, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Predator's ribs.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with The Predator.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
The Predator pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Don Frye stumbles back.
The Predator 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.
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Don Frye a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Don Frye is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The Predator tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:52 Round 2 and The Predator is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Hard blow to The Predator's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in open guard over The Predator... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Predator rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Predator is trying to counter now!
Don Frye throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog is in open guard over The Predator... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Predator rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Don Frye. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Don Frye chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Big Nog ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog wants nothing of that and pushes The Predator.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Predator leads with a punch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Predator from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Don Frye tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Don Frye slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to The Predator's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Don Frye shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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 Predator wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Don Frye.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Big Nog steps forward
Don Frye catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nice punch by Don Frye
that nearly tags Big Nog.
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Big Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
hard impact to The Predator's face!
The Predator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from The Predator!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Predator launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Don Frye for eye poke.
Herb Dean 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
The Predator decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Predator with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Don Frye 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.
A punch from Don Frye
whizzes past Big Nog.
The Predator misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over The Predator
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over The Predator
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
The Predator struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Predator's eyes...
The Predator breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Don Frye...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Don Frye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in The Predator's eyes...
Big Nog locks it in and circles towards The Predator's head. It's deep and Don Frye is forced to tap out!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Frye did well early, then Noggy Woggy wore on him and submitty wittied him, then locked in a secure subby wubby winny sinny yo.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!