Post by The Sandmen on Aug 4, 2016 11:34:47 GMT -5
Sage Northcutt looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jussier Formiga 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jussier Formiga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sage Northcutt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Formiga into his guard.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to pass Sage Northcutt's guard...
Jussier Formiga passes momentarily but Sage Northcutt regains full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to escape from closed guard...
Northcutt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jussier Formiga! He is reversed and nor Sage Northcutt is on half guard!
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Sage Northcutt tries to pass Jussier Formiga's guard...
Sage Northcutt passes momentarily but Jussier Formiga regains half guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to full guard.
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Northcutt
He is not able to do it
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Northcutt
He succeeds!
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to move on the ground and shows Sage Northcutt a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Formiga uses his forearms to block the impact!
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sage Northcutt breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sage Northcutt. 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.
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga is looking to pass Sage Northcutt's guard...
Sage Northcutt has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga struggles on the ground and tries to break Sage Northcutt's guard...
Jussier Formiga is in Northcutt open guard now
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga pushes Sage Northcutt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Formiga jumps and tries to free his leg! Northcutt doesn't allow this but Jussier Formiga is able to get half guard here.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Formiga is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Northcutt's ribs.
Northcutt blocks Jussier Formiga's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn in and scramble out. Jussier Formiga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sage Northcutt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to move to full mount
Northcutt succeeds
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jussier Formiga shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jussier Formiga breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Formiga struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sage Northcutt gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jussier Formiga who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga was tooling Sage Northcutt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sage Northcutt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jussier Formiga's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Northcutt is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jussier Formiga just can't get away!
Jussier Formiga tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Northcutt is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Northcutt pushes off of Jussier Formiga and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Formiga stumbles backwards but Sage Northcutt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Formiga who put distance between them
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Northcutt struggles... Jussier Formiga is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Sage Northcutt
that nearly tags Formiga.
Sage Northcutt gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Northcutt is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to open Northcutt's guard...
Northcutt breaks the lock and covers himself from Formiga's punches
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga pushes Sage Northcutt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sage Northcutt struggles not allowing Jussier Formiga improve his position.
Jussier Formiga gets sloppy and Sage Northcutt tries to take advantage...
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
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 2
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Brilliant combination from Sage Northcutt
that forces Formiga to try and defend better.
Formiga has a small cut in his Mouth
Northcutt fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Formiga sprawls and remains on his feet.
Formiga and Northcutt are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Formiga is holding Sage Northcutt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sage Northcutt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sage Northcutt attempts to trap Jussier Formiga in his guard.
Sage Northcutt manages to switch to full guard.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Northcutt is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sage Northcutt tries to open Formiga's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sage Northcutt. Formiga is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt aggressively and repeatedly punches Formiga.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt suddenly holds Jussier Formiga's arm and tries an armbar!
Formiga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Sage Northcutt!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Northcutt launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Formiga's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sage Northcutt controls the situation despite Jussier Formiga efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt rolls him over and takes his back!
Northcutt is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
Northcutt doesn't allow him!
Northcutt is in rear mount over Formiga
Sage Northcutt isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Formiga locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Sage Northcutt unil he can pull his arm free! Northcutt lost his dominant position.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga has Northcutt controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Formiga manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Northcutt
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Formiga and Northcutt circle around the center of the cage.
Northcutt decides to launch some tentative punches
Sage Northcutt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Sage Northcutt.
Formiga staggers backwards. Northcutt wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sage Northcutt tries a hook to the body
and hits Formiga ribs hard
Northcutt decides to launch some tentative punches
Jussier Formiga takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and launches himself over Northcutt!
Nice move by Formiga who clinches and pushes Northcutt against the cage
Sage Northcutt pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sage Northcutt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga slightly pushes Northcutt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sage Northcutt!
Formiga ducks under...
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Northcutt struggles... Jussier Formiga is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sage Northcutt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Jussier Formiga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sage Northcutt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Formiga, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Formiga decides to launch some tentative punches
Sage Northcutt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sage Northcutt circles around Formiga
Inside leg kick from Northcutt
that goes awry.
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Northcutt is holding Jussier Formiga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jussier Formiga shows great balance while pushing away Sage Northcutt
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga leans forwards and tries to grapple with Northcutt
Formiga shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Sage Northcutt pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Sage Northcutt pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Sage Northcutt to fight back!
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Northcutt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Northcutt who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sage Northcutt moves forward looking for some grappling action
Northcutt has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Northcutt doesn't let Formiga get in on his legs.
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Northcutt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sage Northcutt pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga stumbles backwards and Sage Northcutt circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jussier Formiga moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Formiga studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sage Northcutt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Northcutt launches a hook to the body
Jussier Formiga moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice low kick from Northcutt
Loud pop!
Sage Northcutt attempts to cut off Formiga with punches
Formiga reels from the strikes.
Formiga's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Sage Northcutt swings and Formiga has to retreat
Jussier Formiga tries a hook to the body
but Northcutt manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Northcutt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sage Northcutt and Formiga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sage Northcutt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Sage Northcutt
gets blocked by Formiga.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga is holding Sage Northcutt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sage Northcutt shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sage Northcutt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Formiga's Chin is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Sage Northcutt caliber.
Crisp uppercut by Northcutt followed by a hard jab
Formiga deflects the blows.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jussier Formiga who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jussier Formiga tries to pull guard on Sage Northcutt...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Northcutt blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sage Northcutt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Northcutt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Formiga wants nothing of that and pushes Northcutt.
Sage Northcutt fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Formiga blocks and pushes his opponent.
Nice punch by Sage Northcutt
that nearly tags Formiga.
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jussier Formiga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sage Northcutt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Formiga into his guard.
Hard blow to Northcutt's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Jussier Formiga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Jussier Formiga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Northcutt leans and gets Jussier Formiga's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt catch Jussier Formiga's left arm and tries a kimura
Jussier Formiga holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Formiga is trying to counter now!
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Formiga's ribs.
Formiga blocks Sage Northcutt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Jussier Formiga tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to jump to side mount.
Sage Northcutt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Northcutt gets a good position on the ground. ..
Formiga holds Sage Northcutt arms and counters his opponent punches.
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Northcutt blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Formiga is moving on the ground...
Northcutt tries to counter Formiga's moves on the ground.
Jussier Formiga gets sloppy and Sage Northcutt tries to take advantage...
Sage Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Northcutt tries to show some ground skills
Formiga uses his strength to keep Formiga at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga looks to mount Sage Northcutt...
Jussier Formiga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Jussier Formiga takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sage Northcutt shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Sage Northcutt breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to roll to his side and trap Jussier Formiga in his guard...
Jussier Formiga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sage Northcutt creates enough space to control Jussier Formiga's leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to free his leg
Jussier Formiga uses some of his skill by jumping out of Northcutt's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Jussier Formiga goes for an americana!
Northcutt breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga and Northcutt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Northcutt rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. 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.
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Northcutt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Formiga
Formiga is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jussier Formiga tries to pass to half guard...
Sage Northcutt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Formiga looks to work from half guard.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Formiga is trying to counter now!
Formiga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Northcutt from the side mount!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn away and scramble out. Jussier Formiga takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Sage Northcutt spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga moves forward looking for some action
Jussier Formiga shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jussier Formiga launches a few punches towards Northcutt's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sage Northcutt receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Formiga brings Sage Northcutt to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Northcutt struggles on the ground and tries to break Jussier Formiga's guard...
Formiga doesn't want to free his opponent and Northcutt continues in closed guard
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Northcutt blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to get a side mount...
Formiga wraps his leg around Sage Northcutt leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jussier Formiga, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Jussier Formiga attempts a sweep single...
Jussier Formiga catches Sage Northcutt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Formiga.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jussier Formiga fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn in and scramble out. Jussier Formiga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sage Northcutt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Sage Northcutt fakes some punches
Formiga ties him up.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Triangle Choke from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Triangle Choke from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Northcutt spins out, but Jussier Formiga was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
That Armbar to Triangle from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Armbar to Triangle from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Northcutt's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Northcutt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Formiga is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Dan Miragliotta breaks Jussier Formiga's lock! This is over! Northcutt didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jussier Formiga by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 0:56 Round 5
Statistics: Sage Northcutt
Punches 26/43 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 9/14 (64%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Jussier Formiga 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jussier Formiga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sage Northcutt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Formiga into his guard.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to pass Sage Northcutt's guard...
Jussier Formiga passes momentarily but Sage Northcutt regains full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to escape from closed guard...
Northcutt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jussier Formiga! He is reversed and nor Sage Northcutt is on half guard!
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Sage Northcutt tries to pass Jussier Formiga's guard...
Sage Northcutt passes momentarily but Jussier Formiga regains half guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to full guard.
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Northcutt
He is not able to do it
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to close his guard around Northcutt
He succeeds!
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Formiga tries to move on the ground and shows Sage Northcutt a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Formiga uses his forearms to block the impact!
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sage Northcutt breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sage Northcutt. 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.
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga is looking to pass Sage Northcutt's guard...
Sage Northcutt has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga struggles on the ground and tries to break Sage Northcutt's guard...
Jussier Formiga is in Northcutt open guard now
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga pushes Sage Northcutt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Formiga jumps and tries to free his leg! Northcutt doesn't allow this but Jussier Formiga is able to get half guard here.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Formiga is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Northcutt's ribs.
Northcutt blocks Jussier Formiga's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn in and scramble out. Jussier Formiga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sage Northcutt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to move to full mount
Northcutt succeeds
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jussier Formiga shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jussier Formiga breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Formiga struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sage Northcutt gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jussier Formiga who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga was tooling Sage Northcutt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sage Northcutt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jussier Formiga's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Northcutt is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jussier Formiga just can't get away!
Jussier Formiga tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Northcutt is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Northcutt pushes off of Jussier Formiga and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Formiga stumbles backwards but Sage Northcutt chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Formiga who put distance between them
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Northcutt struggles... Jussier Formiga is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Sage Northcutt
that nearly tags Formiga.
Sage Northcutt gets sloppy and Jussier Formiga tries to take advantage...
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Northcutt is able to break the lock.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to open Northcutt's guard...
Northcutt breaks the lock and covers himself from Formiga's punches
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga pushes Sage Northcutt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sage Northcutt struggles not allowing Jussier Formiga improve his position.
Jussier Formiga gets sloppy and Sage Northcutt tries to take advantage...
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
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 2
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Brilliant combination from Sage Northcutt
that forces Formiga to try and defend better.
Formiga has a small cut in his Mouth
Northcutt fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Formiga sprawls and remains on his feet.
Formiga and Northcutt are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Formiga is holding Sage Northcutt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sage Northcutt loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sage Northcutt attempts to trap Jussier Formiga in his guard.
Sage Northcutt manages to switch to full guard.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to finish with a leg lock!
Northcutt is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Northcutt tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sage Northcutt tries to open Formiga's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sage Northcutt. Formiga is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt aggressively and repeatedly punches Formiga.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt suddenly holds Jussier Formiga's arm and tries an armbar!
Formiga can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Sage Northcutt!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Northcutt launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Formiga's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sage Northcutt controls the situation despite Jussier Formiga efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt rolls him over and takes his back!
Northcutt is in rear mount over Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
Northcutt doesn't allow him!
Northcutt is in rear mount over Formiga
Sage Northcutt isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Formiga locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Sage Northcutt unil he can pull his arm free! Northcutt lost his dominant position.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga has Northcutt controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Formiga manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Northcutt
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Formiga and Northcutt circle around the center of the cage.
Northcutt decides to launch some tentative punches
Sage Northcutt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Sage Northcutt.
Formiga staggers backwards. Northcutt wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sage Northcutt tries a hook to the body
and hits Formiga ribs hard
Northcutt decides to launch some tentative punches
Jussier Formiga takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and launches himself over Northcutt!
Nice move by Formiga who clinches and pushes Northcutt against the cage
Sage Northcutt pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sage Northcutt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga slightly pushes Northcutt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sage Northcutt!
Formiga ducks under...
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Northcutt struggles... Jussier Formiga is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Sage Northcutt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Jussier Formiga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sage Northcutt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Formiga, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Formiga decides to launch some tentative punches
Sage Northcutt takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sage Northcutt circles around Formiga
Inside leg kick from Northcutt
that goes awry.
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Northcutt is holding Jussier Formiga's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jussier Formiga shows great balance while pushing away Sage Northcutt
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga leans forwards and tries to grapple with Northcutt
Formiga shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Sage Northcutt pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sage Northcutt embrace and tries to move away...
Sage Northcutt pushes Formiga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Formiga clumsily fails here and it's time for Sage Northcutt to fight back!
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Northcutt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Northcutt who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sage Northcutt moves forward looking for some grappling action
Northcutt has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jussier Formiga is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Northcutt doesn't let Formiga get in on his legs.
Northcutt doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jussier Formiga embrace and tries to move away...
Jussier Formiga pushes Northcutt forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sage Northcutt pushes away Formiga trying to keep the fight at striking range
Formiga stumbles backwards and Sage Northcutt circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jussier Formiga moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Formiga studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sage Northcutt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Northcutt launches a hook to the body
Jussier Formiga moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice low kick from Northcutt
Loud pop!
Sage Northcutt attempts to cut off Formiga with punches
Formiga reels from the strikes.
Formiga's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Sage Northcutt swings and Formiga has to retreat
Jussier Formiga tries a hook to the body
but Northcutt manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Northcutt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Sage Northcutt and Formiga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sage Northcutt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jussier Formiga fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Sage Northcutt
gets blocked by Formiga.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga is holding Sage Northcutt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sage Northcutt shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
Sage Northcutt is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sage Northcutt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Formiga's Chin is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Formiga was not ready to fight a fighter of Sage Northcutt caliber.
Crisp uppercut by Northcutt followed by a hard jab
Formiga deflects the blows.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jussier Formiga tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jussier Formiga who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jussier Formiga tries to pull guard on Sage Northcutt...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Northcutt blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sage Northcutt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Northcutt wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Formiga wants nothing of that and pushes Northcutt.
Sage Northcutt fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Formiga blocks and pushes his opponent.
Nice punch by Sage Northcutt
that nearly tags Formiga.
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jussier Formiga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sage Northcutt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Formiga into his guard.
Hard blow to Northcutt's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Jussier Formiga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Jussier Formiga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Northcutt leans and gets Jussier Formiga's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in closed guard... Northcutt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt catch Jussier Formiga's left arm and tries a kimura
Jussier Formiga holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Formiga is trying to counter now!
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Sage Northcutt in his guard...
Sage Northcutt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sage Northcutt is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Northcutt is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Formiga's ribs.
Formiga blocks Sage Northcutt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Jussier Formiga tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to jump to side mount.
Sage Northcutt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Northcutt gets a good position on the ground. ..
Formiga holds Sage Northcutt arms and counters his opponent punches.
Northcutt clumsily fails here and it's time for Jussier Formiga to fight back!
Jussier Formiga isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Northcutt blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Formiga's guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Formiga sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Formiga is moving on the ground...
Northcutt tries to counter Formiga's moves on the ground.
Jussier Formiga gets sloppy and Sage Northcutt tries to take advantage...
Sage Northcutt tries to free his leg...
Formiga rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Northcutt tries to show some ground skills
Formiga uses his strength to keep Formiga at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga looks to mount Sage Northcutt...
Jussier Formiga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Jussier Formiga takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sage Northcutt shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Sage Northcutt breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to roll to his side and trap Jussier Formiga in his guard...
Jussier Formiga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jussier Formiga is in full mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sage Northcutt creates enough space to control Jussier Formiga's leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Jussier Formiga tries to free his leg
Jussier Formiga uses some of his skill by jumping out of Northcutt's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Jussier Formiga goes for an americana!
Northcutt breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga and Northcutt engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Northcutt goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Northcutt rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. 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.
Formiga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Northcutt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Formiga
Formiga is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Northcutt
Formiga has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jussier Formiga tries to pass to half guard...
Sage Northcutt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Formiga looks to work from half guard.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt launches a few punches to Formiga's cheek from the guard.
Jussier Formiga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Formiga is trying to counter now!
Formiga tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Northcutt from the side mount!
Jussier Formiga is in side mount over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn away and scramble out. Jussier Formiga takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Sage Northcutt spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga moves forward looking for some action
Jussier Formiga shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jussier Formiga launches a few punches towards Northcutt's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sage Northcutt receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Formiga is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Formiga brings Sage Northcutt to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sage Northcutt is in closed guard over Formiga
Northcutt struggles on the ground and tries to break Jussier Formiga's guard...
Formiga doesn't want to free his opponent and Northcutt continues in closed guard
Formiga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Formiga reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Northcutt blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sage Northcutt is in half guard over Formiga
Northcutt tries to get a side mount...
Formiga wraps his leg around Sage Northcutt leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Jussier Formiga looks to counter!
Jussier Formiga attempts to move to full guard
Jussier Formiga manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jussier Formiga, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Jussier Formiga attempts a sweep single...
Jussier Formiga catches Sage Northcutt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Formiga.
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Northcutt
Formiga tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jussier Formiga fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jussier Formiga is in half guard over Northcutt
Sage Northcutt tries to turn in and scramble out. Jussier Formiga timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sage Northcutt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Sage Northcutt fakes some punches
Formiga ties him up.
Northcutt misses a step and Jussier Formiga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Triangle Choke from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Triangle Choke from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Sage Northcutt is in open guard over Formiga
Jussier Formiga gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Northcutt spins out, but Jussier Formiga was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
That Armbar to Triangle from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
That Armbar to Triangle from Jussier Formiga appears to be unbreakable
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Northcutt's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Northcutt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Northcutt struggles to free himself
Formiga is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Dan Miragliotta breaks Jussier Formiga's lock! This is over! Northcutt didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jussier Formiga by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 0:56 Round 5
Statistics: Sage Northcutt
Punches 26/43 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 9/14 (64%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!