Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 11:27:58 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Rizzo while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Pedro Rizzo paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pedro Rizzo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Rizzo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Pedro Rizzo gets out of the way.
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rizzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Pedro Rizzo's right leg...
Pedro Rizzo avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Big Nog remains on the ground.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Pedro Rizzo away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Pedro Rizzo's head...
It lands flush with Pedro Rizzo's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Big Nog moves to shoot
Rizzo misses a knee.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Rizzo's chin with an uppercut while Rizzo lands some great crosses.
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rizzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rizzo catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Big Nog
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pitty-pat punches from Rizzo
They're bothering Big Nog even though they aren't hurting him.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Big Nog is doing a great job covering himself up.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Rizzo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Pedro Rizzo rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pedro Rizzo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rizzo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pedro Rizzo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Rizzo, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rizzo's ribs.
Rizzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Pedro Rizzo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rizzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rizzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo tries to better his position on the ground...
Rizzo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Rizzo misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Pedro Rizzo away.
Pedro Rizzo takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rizzo is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Rizzo clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Rizzo
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rizzo has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rizzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
Big Nog backpedals and creates space. Pedro Rizzo is asking him if he is going to fight!
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo 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 Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Rizzo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Rizzo open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Big Nog.
Big Nog is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pedro Rizzo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pedro Rizzo doesn't defend himself!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pedro Rizzo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 2:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Rizzo's chin in a gogopata attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
That Gogoplata looks tight...
That Gogoplata from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks in tight! Rizzo is unable to get free and must tap! Brilliant move by Big Nog.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Gogoplata) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 21/37 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 692 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/33 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 605 s
Rizzo tried, but he hasn;t the development of the Noggy Wogs.
Ferocious staredown by Rizzo while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pedro Rizzo!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Pedro Rizzo paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pedro Rizzo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Rizzo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Pedro Rizzo gets out of the way.
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rizzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Pedro Rizzo's right leg...
Pedro Rizzo avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Big Nog remains on the ground.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Pedro Rizzo away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Pedro Rizzo's head...
It lands flush with Pedro Rizzo's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Big Nog moves to shoot
Rizzo misses a knee.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Forehead
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Rizzo's chin with an uppercut while Rizzo lands some great crosses.
Rizzo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rizzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rizzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rizzo catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Big Nog
Rizzo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pitty-pat punches from Rizzo
They're bothering Big Nog even though they aren't hurting him.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Big Nog is doing a great job covering himself up.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Big Nog
Rizzo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Pedro Rizzo rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pedro Rizzo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rizzo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pedro Rizzo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Rizzo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rizzo stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Rizzo, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rizzo's ribs.
Rizzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rizzo's knee!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Pedro Rizzo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rizzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rizzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Big Nog
Pedro Rizzo tries to better his position on the ground...
Rizzo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Rizzo misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Pedro Rizzo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Pedro Rizzo away.
Pedro Rizzo takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Pedro Rizzo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rizzo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Rizzo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Rizzo
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rizzo is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Rizzo clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Rizzo
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rizzo has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rizzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
Big Nog backpedals and creates space. Pedro Rizzo is asking him if he is going to fight!
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pedro Rizzo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in closed guard... Rizzo 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 Rizzo
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog is in open guard over Rizzo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rizzo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Rizzo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Rizzo
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Rizzo open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Rizzo
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Big Nog.
Big Nog is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pedro Rizzo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pedro Rizzo doesn't defend himself!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pedro Rizzo slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Rizzo Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Rizzo struggles to free himself
Pedro Rizzo breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Rizzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pedro Rizzo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Pedro Rizzo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 2:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Rizzo's chin in a gogopata attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Rizzo's eyes...
That Gogoplata looks tight...
That Gogoplata from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks in tight! Rizzo is unable to get free and must tap! Brilliant move by Big Nog.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Gogoplata) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 21/37 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 692 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/33 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 605 s
Rizzo tried, but he hasn;t the development of the Noggy Wogs.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!