Post by The Sandmen on Sept 12, 2016 8:55:44 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Big Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evans moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Big Nog sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans jabs at Big Nog
to no visible effect.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Evans pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog catch Rashad Evans's left arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rashad Evans tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Evans scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Rashad Evans
gets blocked by Big Nog.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Rashad Evans sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Rashad Evans regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Evans just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Evans's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rashad Evans!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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 beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Rashad Evans tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Rashad Evans passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Evans breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rashad Evans slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Big Nog misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Evans.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rashad Evans sprawls and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Evans is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! Big Nog has reasons to be worried.
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Good movement from Evans
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 Evans
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Evans scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and advance towards Evans trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rashad Evans lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Big Nog is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Evans to try something else.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Big Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Evans's thigh!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Evans is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rashad Evans looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Evans is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Rashad Evans slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Rashad Evans's arm over his chin.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:00 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Big Nog
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 19/27 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 46/57 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Probably about right, judges-wise, I guess.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Big Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evans moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Big Nog sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans jabs at Big Nog
to no visible effect.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Evans pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog catch Rashad Evans's left arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rashad Evans tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Evans scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Rashad Evans
gets blocked by Big Nog.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Rashad Evans sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Rashad Evans regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Evans just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Evans's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rashad Evans!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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 beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Big Nog
Rashad Evans tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Rashad Evans passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Evans breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rashad Evans slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Big Nog misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Big Nog is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Evans.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Rashad Evans's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rashad Evans manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Evans struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Evans who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rashad Evans sprawls and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Evans is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! Big Nog has reasons to be worried.
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Good movement from Evans
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 Evans
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Evans scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and advance towards Evans trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rashad Evans lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Big Nog is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Evans to try something else.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Big Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Evans's thigh!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Evans is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Rashad Evans looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Evans controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Evans is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Rashad Evans slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Rashad Evans's arm over his chin.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans tries to use some of his tricky moves but Evans's is smart enough to counter him.
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:00 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Big Nog
Evans moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Big Nog
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Rashad Evans moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Evans
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Evans
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rashad Evans holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Rashad Evans by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 19/27 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 46/57 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Probably about right, judges-wise, I guess.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!